Hello Leyn,

Good day!!

I’ve been reading your blog during the past week and I’m proud to say that I’ve read all your posts. Hahaha! Very informative at nakakaaliw yung mga banat mo. Natatawa ako dun sa friendster pose dahil sa totoo lang, guilty ako dun. Good thing, sa Starbucks pose ay hindi, dahil bihira ako magpunta dun at di lang naman Starbucks ang may masarap na kape. Hehe! I hope regular ka pa rin magpost at tumagal pa lalo ang domain mo.

Anyway, here goes my problem. This is Ann nga pala at ang aking simpleng pangalan ay kasing simple rin ng aking personality. I’m pretty much the shy kind of girl. Very simple lang rin ako manamit. Natutunan ko nga sa post mo na kung simple lang yung clothes, you can still make it fasionable by accessorizing. So right now, I’m thinking of improving my fashion sense through accessories. I’m on a tight budget kasi kaya di ako makakabili ng new sets of clothes for a make over. Usually bumibili lang ako ng damit kapag Christmas, may special occasion o kapag may nakita ako na gustong gusto ko talaga. When it comes to accessories, I usually buy earrings and bracelets. I also have 2 watches. Di ako masyado mahilig sa rings. Di rin ako masyado mahilig sa necklace dahil di ako kumportable around the neck. But I still might consider necklaces if you suggest it. ^^ So ayun. Gusto ko sanang humingi ng tips on how to pick the right kind of accessories for me and on which setting would it be appropriate. By the way, I’m chubby, 5′2 and fair skinned.

I hope you can help me with this Leyn. It will be very much appreciated. Thank you and God bless you always.

Love lots,

Simple Ann

Dear Simple Ann,

I can’t believe you read all my posts. Seriously? From 2008? Lol. I hope you’ll visit my blog regularly. Thanks dear.

Anyhow, here it goes. Even though you wear plain blouses or dresses, accessories can do the trick on improving your look. So for the benefit of everyone, I’ll give simple tips on how to pick the basic accessories:

1. Buy a kikay box or necklace holder where you can put all your fancy accessories. Designating a small space for your things can urge you to collect baubles and use them daily. You should also have a jewelry box for more valuable accessories.

2. Next is to know the different accessories that don’t get laos so you can use them anytime. Avoid buying things that can only match one clothing. Example, inside your box, try to at least collect the following:

3. If you’d notice, these are classic accessories that you can wear with any mood. Once you have already collected the basics, that’s the time you can buy accessories that get popular every now and then. As of the moment, layered and ribbon necklaces are in.

4. Be particular with the color. Since you’re fair skinned, any color will do. (For morenas, avoid shocking colors please.) Think of the clothes inside your closet so you’d know what shades will match your usual outfit.

5. As you have mentioned, you’re already collecting bracelets and earrings but I suggest that you keep aside those are of poor quality. Personally speaking, I’m not a fan of funky and big plastic accessories because they look cheap/overrated. So make sure you check the quality. Also prioritize simplicity and elegance.

6. Invest on a set of fine jewelry (when you have already the budget). Kahit isang set lang. Pearls/Gold/White Gold doesn’t go out of date.

7. Keeping two watches is enough. But ideally it would be better if 1 watch looks casual and the other one would be the classic watch that you can wear on formal days. Okay din yung mga watches na mukhang charm bracelet.

8. I also don’t collect rings because I usually lose them. But try to have at least have a simple trademark ring you can wear everyday.

Buy one at a time. Don’t just buy accessories for the sake of piling up your box. Spend on things that you can use for years.

Good luck and keep up the good start!

Love Lots,

Leyn